o·bi·ter dictum

obiter dictum

(ˈɒbɪtə ˈdɪktəm; ˈəʊ-)

n, plobiter dicta (ˈdɪktə)

1. (Law) law an observation by a judge on some point of law not directly in issue in the case before him or her and thus neither requiring a decision nor serving as a precedent, but nevertheless of persuasive authority

2. any comment, remark, or observation made in passing

[Latin: something said in passing]

ob•i•ter dic•tum

(ˈɒb ɪ tər ˈdɪk təm)

n., pl. obiter dic•ta (ˈdɪk tə)

1. an incidental remark or opinion.

2. a judicial opinion in a matter related but not essential to a case.

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